Production Operator

Production Operator Job Description

Maumelle, AR

Operating a machine that produces top‑notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is a hard job, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long‑term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Operate and supply raw materials to the machine.
• Be accountable for safety, quality, environmental, and productivity objectives.

• Be accountable for total productive maintenance support including equipment reliability, planned downs, and lubrication tasks.
• Be accountable for continued individual development of skills including opportunities for special assignments, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, and advanced technical tasks.
• Work within a high‑performance team contributing to the improvement of team culture and effectiveness.
• Use LEAN principles in a team environment.

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly‑Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly‑Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly‑Clark.

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly‑Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
• 1+ years of continuous work experience.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Can pass a pre‑employment assessment and a pre‑employment drug + background screening.
• Can pass post‑offer / pre‑hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Position requires regular physical effort including pushing, pulling, lifting bending, and climbing steps as required.

• Previous or current experience in a fast‑paced, team‑based work environment (manufacturing and/or industrial).
• Demonstrated mechanical ability, including troubleshooting, problem identification, and resolution.
• Demonstrated performance in safety, quality, and attendance with previous employments.
• 3+ years of work experience.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income…